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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.76 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.76 and 88.58 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.76 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.76 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.76 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 11,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.72/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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